The Petty Progression

Christmas is a day of joy and sharing, but its also a day to examine the evolving hair styles of some of our favorite Nascar drivers. Lets take a look at that follicular chamelion himself, Kyle Petty

Style 1: 'Da Fro (c.1979-1984, The Early Years)
--Pretty much a modified afro, Kyle's poofy hair was in with the times. Looking like a backup center for an ABA franchise, the major question still remains--how did he fit all that in his helmet?

Style 2: Modified Mullet (1985-1989, The Wood Bros. Years)
--While not a full-on Tennessee Topper, Kyle did have the definate "business up front, party in the back" look in the late-80's. A radical departure from his earlier rebel days, this style fit in pretty much anywhere Nascar raced at the time.

Style 3: The Kenny G (1990-c.1994, The SABCO Years)
--Kyle really went overboard on this one, going for a "flowing" look, curiously parted down the middle. Looking somewhat like Eddie Vedder, there was nothing Mello about it.

Style 4: Art Teacher/Aging Hippie (1995-Present, The Petty Years)
--Kyle's current style was a natural outgrowth (pun intended) of his earlier looks--tying it all up behind the neck. Kyle now somewhat resembles your uncle who owns the head shop in the college town, or a dot.com billionaire who got out just at the right time.

Merry Christmas!!!